*'''To/From other Sarawak cities:''' Numerous bus companies such as Biaramas, Suria Bus Express and Borneo Highway Express link Miri with other Sarawak cities such as [[Kuching]], [[Sibu]] and Bintulu. Most express buses depart from the Express Bus Terminal

*'''To/From other Sarawak cities:''' Numerous bus companies such as Biaramas, Suria Bus Express and Borneo Highway Express link Miri with other Sarawak cities such as [[Kuching]], [[Sibu]] and Bintulu. Most express buses depart from the Express Bus Terminal

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*'''To/From Brunei:''' As of April 2010, there are two direct services between Bandar Seri Begawan and Miri. PHLS Express operates a dedicated BSB-Miri service, leaving BSB at 8:15am, and the return service presumably early afternoon. Fare is $18 BSB to Miri. Note that this terminates at Tudan terminal, some distance north of BSB city centre, but with local bus connections. A new service, and not well patronized (3 backpackers, 0 locals on my day), so don't bet on it lasting. The other service is EVA Express, with buses from BSB to Kuching etc, which pass through Miri.

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*'''To/From Brunei:''' As of April 2010, there are two direct services between Bandar Seri Begawan and Miri. PHLS Express operates a dedicated BSB-Miri service, leaving BSB at 8:15AM, and the return service presumably early afternoon. Fare is $18 BSB to Miri. Note that this terminates at Tudan terminal, some distance north of BSB city centre, but with local bus connections. A new service, and not well patronized (3 backpackers, 0 locals on my day), so don't bet on it lasting. The other service is EVA Express, with buses from BSB to Kuching etc, which pass through Miri.

The more frequent service uses local buses in Miri and Brunei. The journey will have to include several bus changes. Miri-Belait Bus Company runs five buses between Miri and Kuala Belait in [[Brunei]], with a change of buses at the Sungai Tujuh border checkpoint

The more frequent service uses local buses in Miri and Brunei. The journey will have to include several bus changes. Miri-Belait Bus Company runs five buses between Miri and Kuala Belait in [[Brunei]], with a change of buses at the Sungai Tujuh border checkpoint

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*'''Canada Hill''', Go for an extreme hike on the jungle treks of Canada Hill. Every evening a group of trekkers or anyone else would go there for hike. It's a test of endurance but yet a healthy activity since you will be burning a lot of calories for that. However, slopes can get slippery during the rainy season, so always be careful and be prepared.

*'''Canada Hill''', Go for an extreme hike on the jungle treks of Canada Hill. Every evening a group of trekkers or anyone else would go there for hike. It's a test of endurance but yet a healthy activity since you will be burning a lot of calories for that. However, slopes can get slippery during the rainy season, so always be careful and be prepared.

COCO Dive is Miri's newest PADI Dive Resort. Brand new gear, boat, and guesthouse. Dive shop and Cafe are all on the bottom floor. They also do tours through Minda Travel to popular destinations. Coco will pick you up from your hotel.

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*'''The Imperial Mall''', Jalan Pos, 98000 Miri Sarawak, Malaysia Tel: +6085431133 Fax:+6085431122. Specially the big Parkson department store in this mall is a great shopping place for branded clothing and accessories at great prices.

*'''Bintang Plaza'''

*'''Bintang Plaza'''

*'''Miri Heritage Centre''', a place where you get a memorable souvenir of a local made handicrafts.

*'''Miri Heritage Centre''', a place where you get a memorable souvenir of a local made handicrafts.

*'''Chinese Hawker Center''' - Located in the hub of the city center next to the Chinese wet market. You can get the best local food here day and night. For breakfast, the milk tea is the best, particularly at some stalls. The curry rice, fried rice noodles, dried noodles and ''laksa'' (spicy rice noodles) are dishes that you should not miss. Moreover, at night, the porridge and dried noodles with steamed chicken are the must-eat.

*'''Chinese Hawker Center''' - Located in the hub of the city center next to the Chinese wet market. You can get the best local food here day and night. For breakfast, the milk tea is the best, particularly at some stalls. The curry rice, fried rice noodles, dried noodles and ''laksa'' (spicy rice noodles) are dishes that you should not miss. Moreover, at night, the porridge and dried noodles with steamed chicken are the must-eat.

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*'''Sun City''' - Good selection of food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating, nice furnishings and great outdoor feel but fully covered with canvas with hugh fans.

*'''Sun City''' - Good selection of food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating, nice furnishings and great outdoor feel but fully covered with canvas with hugh fans.

*<eat name="Shiki Japanese Restaurant" alt="" address="Boulevard Commercial Centre" directions="Just Opposite the Boulevard Mall" phone="+6084-422323" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The place where you can get the most authentic Japanese Cuisine, at the most affordable price and great atmosphere. Call today for reservations.</eat>

*<eat name="Shiki Japanese Restaurant" alt="" address="Boulevard Commercial Centre" directions="Just Opposite the Boulevard Mall" phone="+6084-422323" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The place where you can get the most authentic Japanese Cuisine, at the most affordable price and great atmosphere. Call today for reservations.</eat>

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*'''Kent's Garden''' - A bistro area for great ambience to dine and drink. Located at Lutong Baru.

Tourists are encouraged to try the Sarawakian authentic rice wine known as 'tuak'. 'Tuak' is usually served during festive seasons, especially during Gawai (the Harvest Festival celebrated by the Ibans). Apart from that, if one is looking for a place for drinks and some entertainment, there are few places to go.

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Tourists are encouraged to try the Sarawakian authentic rice wine known as 'tuak'. 'Tuak' is usually served during festive seasons, especially during Gawai (the Harvest Festival celebrated by the Ibans). Apart from that, if one is looking for a place for drinks and some entertainment, there are few places to go. Local places do not serve alcohol, tourist pubs and bars do.

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Beer and other alcohol in retail is hard to find but there should be some bottleshops around town. A special small bottleshop is inside the foodstore in Imperial mall (back corner) Prices are quite high due to taxes.

Brand new guesthouse. All rooms have wifi, ac, and hot water shower. Beds are new and comfortable, showers are very clean, cafe and dive shop downstairs, free kitchen to use and living room with tv, big roof to have a view of the city or relax in the sun. They can arrange tours through Minda Travel. Walking distance to Bintang Jaya, Chinatown, and most other places of central miri. Ask for Mike in the dive shop!

*'''New Hua Kiew Inn'''Jl Haji Lampam 085 423-266. Located between the Imperial Mall and Mega Hotel very central. 60RM for a single room with AC, HW, TV (astro), WIFI and coffee/tea facities in room. Very clean. laundry service 4RM per kg. Water machine in reception.

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*'''Miri Waterfront Homestay''': Perfect for families, or a backpackers lounge, as is cheap, clean, brand new and safe accommodation / hotel with new fittings and furnishings! A friendly family run business. Entrance and the stairway are in bad shape and look a bit scary but the locked area hallways and rooms are nice, new and clean.

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Location: In centre of downtown Miri.(Lot 1160, Jalan Sri Dagang, Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre, 98000) (Tell the taxi driver: "Behind Maybank" Looking from the main street its the building behind and left from Maybank. Go around and you will see smaller signs with logos near the roundabout.)

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Conveniences: There are many restaurants and a convenience store just downstairs, and a bank across the street.

*'''Dillenia''', Lot 846 1st floor Jalan Sida, ''From the airport, take bus no. 28 to Miri Bus Station. Then, hop on to bus no. 33 or 42, alight just after passing Imperial Mall at the drop-off bay on your left near the blue colour Anakku signboard. Dillenia is situated immediately behind a cafe named Sembang2 Kafe'', Tel: +6085434204 (email: [email protected]). Check-in time is 1PM while check-out time is 12 noon. However, late check-outs can be arranged depending on occupancy rate. Opened in August 2008, Dillenia is a family-run guesthouse with a "home away from home" atmosphere. Offers safe, clean, comfortable and air conditioned rooms, with a selection of dormitories, twin-sharing, family and honeymoon rooms. Rates range from RM30 per bed/night to RM110 per room/night. Facilities available are free internet access at lobby and free wifi at both lobby and rooms, free continental breakfast (variety of fresh fruits included), refrigerator, shower heater, laundry service, key card access, 24-hours reception, spacious common room, reading corner, mini library etc. Very friendly and helpful staff, and located right in the heart of Miri city. Big public swimming pool (1RM per person) only a few min-walk away.

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*'''Dillenia''', Lot 846 1st floor Jalan Sida, ''From the airport, take bus no. 28 to Miri Bus Station. Then, hop on to bus no. 33 or 42, alight just after passing Imperial Mall at the drop-off bay on your left near the blue colour Anakku signboard. Dillenia is situated immediately behind a cafe named Sembang2 Kafe'', Tel: +6085434204 (email: [email protected]). Check-in time is 1PM while check-out time is 12 noon. However, late check-outs can be arranged depending on occupancy rate. Opened in August 2008, Dillenia is a family-run guesthouse with a "home away from home" atmosphere. Offers safe, clean, comfortable and air conditioned rooms, with a selection of dormitories, twin-sharing, family and honeymoon rooms. Rates range from RM30 per bed/night to RM110 per room/night. Facilities available are free internet access at lobby and free Wi-Fi at both lobby and rooms, free continental breakfast (variety of fresh fruits included), refrigerator, shower heater, laundry service, key card access, 24-hours reception, spacious common room, reading corner, mini library etc. Very friendly and helpful staff, and located right in the heart of Miri city. Big public swimming pool (1RM per person) only a few min-walk away.

* '''The Highlands Backpackers''', Lot 1272 3rd Floor, MCLD, Block 9, Waterfront, Phone: +6085422327, email: highlan@streamyx.com, [http://www.borneojungles.com]. Comfortable backpackers hostel (25 RM/bed) located on the seafront with AC rooms, TV and internet (5RM/hour). Used to be run by a married couple now 1 lady who is friendly and helpful. This is the only hostel in town and does a very good job. The matresses are comfy! <br>Breakfast included means tea and toast so if you are the hungry type, buy some snacks in town. Conveniently situated above 'Wheels' bar which is nice. Imperial Mall 2 minutes walk away.

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* '''The Highlands Backpackers''', Lot 839 Jalan Merpati, Opposite Imperial Mall and just above Annaku (big blue sign). email: highlandsmiri@gmail.com Phone: +6085422327. Comfortable backpackers hostel (25 RM/bed) located in the center of Miri with AC rooms, TV and internet (free). Owned and operated by a Kiwi Pilot (in Miri since 1997) and Kelabit wife. Front desk covered by a lovely Penan girl who commands great English is friendly and helpful. Breakfast included means tea/coffee and toast so if you are the hungry type, try one of the many cafes downstairs or around in town. Imperial Mall 2 minutes walk away. The lady at the front is very informative so do engage her in conversation and enjoy a cold beer on the roof. From Miri Bus Station take the 42 bus and get off just after Imperial Mall, you'll know where this is because you'll see a bright blue sign saying Annaku on your left, we are just above this shop!

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* '''Miri Trail Guesthouse''', Sub Lot 10634, 1st Floor, Airport Commercial Centre, 98000 Miri. [http://www.miritrailguesthouse.com] Miri Trail Guesthouse is the best value accommodation which is ideal for travelers, especially backpackers. This is the place to meet other travelers and enjoy your trip without big expenses. If you are waiting for long hours next flight, or early morning flight, Miri Trail Guesthouse is the right place for you! Miri Trail Guesthouse is located only two minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from the city. We welcome all the travelers and backpackers from all over the world!

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* '''Miri Trail Guesthouse''', Sub Lot 10634, 1st Floor, Airport Commercial Centre, 98000 Miri. [http://www.miritrailguesthouse.com] Miri Trail Guesthouse is the best value accommodation which is ideal for travelers, especially backpackers. This is the place to meet other travelers and enjoy your trip without big expenses. If you are waiting for long hours next flight, or early morning flight, Miri Trail Guesthouse is the right place for you! Miri Trail Guesthouse is located only two minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from the city.

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Understand

Malaysia's first oil well was drilled here in 1910, and petroleum has continued to drive the city's economy and development ever since. The Sarawak Shell Berhad and Petronas Carigali are headquartered here. As a result, Miri has a cosmopolitan whiff as it hosts expatriates from all over the world. These expats work in many of the multinational oil and gas giants that are headquartered in Miri.

Miri boasts a diversified population, which consists of Chinese, Malay, Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Kelabit, Lun Bawang and many other ethnic groups. International students from a foreign university campus based here and expatriates from international corporations add much spice to Miri as well.

Almost all locals speak a tiny smattering of English, along with Mandarin. The main language is the Bahasa Sarawak which is a local Sarawakian language; it is similiar to Malay but with local slang.

The people are quite helpful when it comes to direction or any help needed. A visitor's information centre located near the public bus stand is available for any further enquiries.

Miri celebrated its fifth city status anniversary on 20th May 2010.

Get in

By plane

Miri International Airport (MYY), which moved to a sparkling new facility in 2005, is a significant hub for central Borneo. From Peninsular Malaysia there are frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru on Malaysia Airlines [9] and AirAsia [10]. The airport is also connected to all major destinations in Malaysian Borneo, including Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. AirAsia also operates an international flight to Singapore several times a week.

To/From Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines flies four times daily between Kuala Lumpur and Miri, with two stopping over at Kuching. AirAsia also flies direct non-stop three times daily.

To/From Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia Airline and AirAsia each have two flights daily. MASWings also puts on a Fokker flight on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

MASWings[11], which took over operations of the rural air service from FlyAsian Express on October 1, 2007, operates a web of flights to remote destinations in the interior, most notably Gunung Mulu National Park and Bario in the Kelabit Highlands. MASWings also links Miri with Limbang, Lawas and Labuan which will enable you to by-pass expensive Brunei. Go to their website to book flights on-line and check schedules.

By bus

To/From other Sarawak cities: Numerous bus companies such as Biaramas, Suria Bus Express and Borneo Highway Express link Miri with other Sarawak cities such as Kuching, Sibu and Bintulu. Most express buses depart from the Express Bus Terminal

To/From Brunei: As of April 2010, there are two direct services between Bandar Seri Begawan and Miri. PHLS Express operates a dedicated BSB-Miri service, leaving BSB at 8:15AM, and the return service presumably early afternoon. Fare is $18 BSB to Miri. Note that this terminates at Tudan terminal, some distance north of BSB city centre, but with local bus connections. A new service, and not well patronized (3 backpackers, 0 locals on my day), so don't bet on it lasting. The other service is EVA Express, with buses from BSB to Kuching etc, which pass through Miri.

The more frequent service uses local buses in Miri and Brunei. The journey will have to include several bus changes. Miri-Belait Bus Company runs five buses between Miri and Kuala Belait in Brunei, with a change of buses at the Sungai Tujuh border checkpoint

From Kuala Belait, there are onward buses to Seria, where another change is necessary before you can get to Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB). As not all buses arrive on time for connections for the next leg of the journey, those planning to do the Miri-Bandar Seri Begawan (or vice-versa) run should start early. Effective 26th May,2009 there are only two buses leaving Miri for BSB. The 9AM is the only bus that will enable the Miri-BSB journey to be completed within one day. Those who intend to spend a night in Brunei can catch the later bus which leaves at 3.30PM. Buses arrive and depart from the Miri local bus terminal at Jalan Padang in the south of the town (not the long haul bus terminal outside of town). Having said that the whole journey takes about 5 hours.

Note that there have been reports that buses from Miri do not go all the way to the border and stop just before the Asean Bridge at Kuala Baram because of the high toll charge for using the bridge. You may have to use taxis to complete the final 5 km between the bridge and the actual border.

To/From Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: Bintang Jaya Express opened a new route from Miri to Kota Kinabalu (KK) and return in November 2008. The route originates from Pontianak in Indonesia to Kuching, Miri, Limbang, Lawas ending in KK Wawasan Bus Terminal. Bus departs Miri at 8.00AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The journey takes approximately 10 hours without changing buses. From KK the bus departs at 7.30AM on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays.

To/From Niah Caves: Bas Suria departs from the Miri Express Bus Terminal to Batu Niah town regularly. The journey takes over an hour. From Batu Niah, you can either take a speedboat or walk to the Niah National Park headquarters at Pengkalan Batu.

Get around

Go to Miri [12] to seek or share information on how to get around in this wonderful city.

Bus services are available.

24-hour taxi service is also available and can be reached at +6085432277. Fare surcharge applies after 12AM.

See

Grand Old Lady and the Petroleum Museum. On top of Canada Hill. More prosaically Miri's No. 1 Oil Well , this was Shell's first oil well (the company's, that is, not just in Malaysia) and has now been declared a national monument. The museum is closed on mondays.

Taman Selera . One of the most visited beaches in Miri. A great place to go to on a Sunday afternoon for picnics, as well as a place for families and friends to have fun.

Tamu Muhibah. A market where fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables and local foodstuff are available.

Do

Esplanade Beach. Local's favourite beach front located at Luak Bay. Miri's beaches are nothing to shout about, but if you really want to go to the beach, this would be your best bet.

San Ching Tian Temple. Largest Taoist temple in South East Asia.

Lambir National Park, Enjoy the wonders of nature and take a hike in the park. Enjoy the scenery of the waterfall.

Canada Hill, Go for an extreme hike on the jungle treks of Canada Hill. Every evening a group of trekkers or anyone else would go there for hike. It's a test of endurance but yet a healthy activity since you will be burning a lot of calories for that. However, slopes can get slippery during the rainy season, so always be careful and be prepared.

Scuba Diving (PADI), Lot 2117, Block 9, Miri Pujut Road (Next door to Dynasty Hotel), ☎+6 085 417053, [1]. 24hrs. Dive in the unspoiled coral gardens near Miri. COCO Dive is Miri's newest PADI Dive Resort. Brand new gear, boat, and guesthouse. Dive shop and Cafe are all on the bottom floor. They also do tours through Minda Travel to popular destinations. Coco will pick you up from your hotel. Mike and Leyla are the very friendly Instructor/Divemaster couple working there, and Ross from the UK is also working as an Instructor.

The Imperial Mall, Jalan Pos, 98000 Miri Sarawak, Malaysia Tel: +6085431133 Fax:+6085431122. Specially the big Parkson department store in this mall is a great shopping place for branded clothing and accessories at great prices.

Bintang Plaza

Miri Heritage Centre, a place where you get a memorable souvenir of a local made handicrafts.

Eat

For a fabulous gastronomical experience, Miri is the place to try out all sorts of food. Depending on your budget, there is a variety of eateries around.

Cafenika & Catering, 437 G Jln Bendahara 98000 Miri (Located very near to Mega Hotel, next to the Dr Aziz Dental building.), ☎608-5424600. Serves local Halal Malaysian dishes, and various types of Western cuisine. Must try: Chicken Chop, Nasi Briyani, Nasi Lemak, Mee Kolok. They also provide catering services for weddings and other occasions.

Chinese Hawker Center - Located in the hub of the city center next to the Chinese wet market. You can get the best local food here day and night. For breakfast, the milk tea is the best, particularly at some stalls. The curry rice, fried rice noodles, dried noodles and laksa (spicy rice noodles) are dishes that you should not miss. Moreover, at night, the porridge and dried noodles with steamed chicken are the must-eat.

Cafe Miri - Serves Western food and is undoubtedly Miri's most famous place for quality Western food.

2020 Cafe - This restaurant is always packed on Sunday mornings. Famous for their dim sum. Be sure to get there extra early to secure a seat.

Ming Cafe - Good Indian, Malaysian, Chinese and sea food. Serves Tiger Beer which is quite expensive at local prices but served cold in an ice cold glass. Good service. Try Laksa in Ming Cafe which is very delicious and is comparable to the Laksa in Kuching. Also highly reccomended is the Roti!

Naga Liar - Serves a local Malaysian delicacy, Nasi Lemak together other local favourites as well

Halo Cafe, 751-752 Jalan Merpati (opposite imperial mall), ☎085-417417, [3]. serve eastern & western cuisine. drinks include mocktails, beers, shakes and pure Borneo Coffee (only place in town). Every night from 8.30PM will have local performers singing on stage, taking song dedication. Many functions throughout the year.rm10.00.

Fratini's - Serves Italian food and is located near the Boulevard Shopping Complex.

Marina Bay Seafood Restaurant - A new restaurant with intricate architecture and an amazing view of the sea. Pick your seafood fresh from the tanks. Open for lunch and dinner. Located at the Marina Bay, next to an gigantic, iconic seahorse statue.

Sun City - Good selection of food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating, nice furnishings and great outdoor feel but fully covered with canvas with hugh fans.

Shiki Japanese Restaurant, Boulevard Commercial Centre (Just Opposite the Boulevard Mall), ☎+6084-422323. The place where you can get the most authentic Japanese Cuisine, at the most affordable price and great atmosphere. Call today for reservations.

Kent's Garden - A bistro area for great ambience to dine and drink. Located at Lutong Baru.

Drink

Tourists are encouraged to try the Sarawakian authentic rice wine known as 'tuak'. 'Tuak' is usually served during festive seasons, especially during Gawai (the Harvest Festival celebrated by the Ibans). Apart from that, if one is looking for a place for drinks and some entertainment, there are few places to go. Local places do not serve alcohol, tourist pubs and bars do.

Beer and other alcohol in retail is hard to find but there should be some bottleshops around town. A special small bottleshop is inside the foodstore in Imperial mall (back corner) Prices are quite high due to taxes.

Coco Cafe (Coco House/Dive), Lot 2117, Block 9, Miri - Pujut Road (Next to Dynasty Hotel), ☎+6 085 417053, [6]. 9am-10pm. Cafe Coco is situated under Coco House and Dive shop. They serve local fusion. The facilities are brand new and the price is between 4.50 to 10rm for a healthy sized portion. The wifi is great! 100kb/s. They also serve dessert and fruit drinks.4.5-10rm.

Sleep

Budget

Email: [email protected] +6085 417 051 Tell taxi driver 'Dynasty Hotel" 20rm from airport
Brand new guesthouse. All rooms have wifi, ac, and hot water shower. Beds are new and comfortable, showers are very clean, cafe and dive shop downstairs, free kitchen to use and living room with tv, big roof to have a view of the city or relax in the sun. They can arrange tours through Minda Travel. Walking distance to Bintang Jaya, Chinatown, and most other places of central miri. Ask for Mike in the dive shop!
Rooms 80rm per night, dorm 4-8 bed 35rm per night.

New Hua Kiew InnJl Haji Lampam 085 423-266. Located between the Imperial Mall and Mega Hotel very central. 60RM for a single room with AC, HW, TV (astro), WIFI and coffee/tea facities in room. Very clean. laundry service 4RM per kg. Water machine in reception.

Miri Waterfront Homestay: Perfect for families, or a backpackers lounge, as is cheap, clean, brand new and safe accommodation / hotel with new fittings and furnishings! A friendly family run business. Entrance and the stairway are in bad shape and look a bit scary but the locked area hallways and rooms are nice, new and clean.

Location: In centre of downtown Miri.(Lot 1160, Jalan Sri Dagang, Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre, 98000) (Tell the taxi driver: "Behind Maybank" Looking from the main street its the building behind and left from Maybank. Go around and you will see smaller signs with logos near the roundabout.)

Conveniences: There are many restaurants and a convenience store just downstairs, and a bank across the street.

Dillenia, Lot 846 1st floor Jalan Sida, From the airport, take bus no. 28 to Miri Bus Station. Then, hop on to bus no. 33 or 42, alight just after passing Imperial Mall at the drop-off bay on your left near the blue colour Anakku signboard. Dillenia is situated immediately behind a cafe named Sembang2 Kafe, Tel: +6085434204 (email: [email protected]). Check-in time is 1PM while check-out time is 12 noon. However, late check-outs can be arranged depending on occupancy rate. Opened in August 2008, Dillenia is a family-run guesthouse with a "home away from home" atmosphere. Offers safe, clean, comfortable and air conditioned rooms, with a selection of dormitories, twin-sharing, family and honeymoon rooms. Rates range from RM30 per bed/night to RM110 per room/night. Facilities available are free internet access at lobby and free Wi-Fi at both lobby and rooms, free continental breakfast (variety of fresh fruits included), refrigerator, shower heater, laundry service, key card access, 24-hours reception, spacious common room, reading corner, mini library etc. Very friendly and helpful staff, and located right in the heart of Miri city. Big public swimming pool (1RM per person) only a few min-walk away.

The Highlands Backpackers, Lot 839 Jalan Merpati, Opposite Imperial Mall and just above Annaku (big blue sign). email: [email protected] Phone: +6085422327. Comfortable backpackers hostel (25 RM/bed) located in the center of Miri with AC rooms, TV and internet (free). Owned and operated by a Kiwi Pilot (in Miri since 1997) and Kelabit wife. Front desk covered by a lovely Penan girl who commands great English is friendly and helpful. Breakfast included means tea/coffee and toast so if you are the hungry type, try one of the many cafes downstairs or around in town. Imperial Mall 2 minutes walk away. The lady at the front is very informative so do engage her in conversation and enjoy a cold beer on the roof. From Miri Bus Station take the 42 bus and get off just after Imperial Mall, you'll know where this is because you'll see a bright blue sign saying Annaku on your left, we are just above this shop!

Miri Trail Guesthouse, Sub Lot 10634, 1st Floor, Airport Commercial Centre, 98000 Miri. [15] Miri Trail Guesthouse is the best value accommodation which is ideal for travelers, especially backpackers. This is the place to meet other travelers and enjoy your trip without big expenses. If you are waiting for long hours next flight, or early morning flight, Miri Trail Guesthouse is the right place for you! Miri Trail Guesthouse is located only two minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from the city.

Lovely gardens, nice pool, pool bar, food can be ordered from the pool and eaten at the bar. Basic but sandy beach, meals are quite expensive but good quality, although there is a nice food court just a 2-minute walk from the Marriot.